Local news from Monday, October 19th, 2026
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Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as fresh pay talks planned
Planned strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.
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Winter bus timetable changes announced for Skipton and Craven
Several weekend bus services in Skipton and the wider Craven area are changing for the winter as the clocks go back this weekend.
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Andy Burnham meets Keighley table tennis coach ahead of new Parkinson's sessions
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has met a Keighley table tennis coach ahead of the launch of new sessions aimed at supporting people living with Parkinson's.
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Inherited jewellery: where do you start?
A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.
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Skipton MP calls for National Insurance cut to support hospitality jobs
Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called on the Government to consider cutting National Insurance costs for hospitality businesses to help them employ more young people.
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Keighley swimming pool to close for essential maintenance
The swimming pool at The Leisure Centre in Keighley is set to close for more than a week while essential maintenance work is carried out.
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Keighley café left devastated following break-in
A Keighley café has been left facing extensive damage after being broken into overnight.
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Yorkshire residents invited to apply for BBC's The Traitors
Yorkshire residents who think they can spot a liar – or keep a secret themselves – are being invited to apply for The Traitors.
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North Yorkshire recycling centres could face closure
Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.



